Hinduism

Hinduism cannot be called a philosophy, nor is it a well-defined religion. It is, rather, a large and complex socio-religious organism, consisting of innumerable sects, cults and philosophical systems and including various rituals, ceremonies and spiritual disciplines, as well as the veneration of numerous gods and goddesses. The spiritual origin of Hinduism is found in the Vedas, a collection of ancient scriptures written by anonymous sages, the so-called Vedic prophets. There are four Vedas, the oldest of them is the Rig Veda. Written in ancient Sanskrit, the sacred language of India, the Vedas have remained the highest religious authority for many sections of Hinduism.